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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Legacy Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2021
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     | 7,397 views

    John was the greatest prophet ever born, the only prophet prophesied of by at least 2 prophets in Scripture, marked by unusual courage, who mentored several leaders of the early church & altered a nation.

    THE LEGACY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mk. 6:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Healing Of Naaman Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 42,901 views

    The healing of a pagan military leader

    The Healing of Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-17 An Irishman with a bad leg hobbled into a restaurant one afternoon. He painfully sat down at a booth and asked the waitress for a cup of coffee. Then the Irishman looked across the restaurant and asked, "Is that the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Striving To Finished Strong Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,773 views

    Finishing strong is the attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through to the end. Our cause is noble, our faith is secure and our mission is vital, we are built for this!

    Sermon: Striving To Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

    Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 1 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    Having addressed the subject of Salvation and the Second Coming in the first chapter, Paul now turns to address Service and the Second Coming of Christ in chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians.

    “Service and the Second Coming” - Part 1 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 "Paul’s Courage Before Them" 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 I. Paul’s COURAGE before the Thessalonians. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 2 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Paul’s continues to remind them of the Gospel that he shared with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:3.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 2 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:3 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,342 views

    Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    This message examines the example of David’s faith.

    Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Being Courageous And Removing The Giants From Our Lives

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    2006 VBS Kickoff Sermon

    Being Courageous and Removing the Giants in Our Lives VBS Promotion Sermon 2006 Thematic Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Actual Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Courage is defined in many ways through the definition of the Hebrew word “amats”. To be of good courage means to be steadfastly minded and strong willed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Coward Gideon Experienced God For Courage Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    When God uses a coward.

    A. WHEN GOD USES A COWARD: JUDGES 6:1-6 1. Desert raiders. The Midianties came – stole – and returned to the desert (Judges 6:2-3). 2. Gideon a coward. “Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites” (Judges 6:11). 3. Gideon felt he was too weak to fight. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,977 views

    Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. #2 of 5.

    Title: What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Theme: Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. Introduction - Define Reality Max DePree gets to the heart of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Leadership Transfer Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 104 views

    “I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

    A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,073 views

    As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha.

    Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...” But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Willem Nel avatar

    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014
     | 6,278 views

    We have received different gifts from the Father but we can all encourage another. We all need courage in our studies In our families In our relationships In our town

    Encouraging yourself Embracing Rom 12 Motivational gifts We have received different gifts from the Father but we can all encourage another. We all need courage in our studies In our families In our relationships In our town 4 things: Promise Place where we are and why these promises ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Two Swords Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,824 views

    People of courage go first, have faith and inspire others

    THE TWO SWORDS A young writer with a very uncertain income went into a quiet park to contemplate a serious problem. For four years he had been engaged but felt he did not have enough money to get married. He wanted to live and write in Paris, Rome, Vienna, London -- everywhere. However, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance